Chandigarh weekend trip from Delhi
Le Corbusier's planned city of gardens and lakes
- By road
- 309 km
- By bus
- ≈ 5 h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹10,170 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Indb Uhl Express 19307Thu, Fri
11:20 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
5 h 40 min
5:00 am+1
Chandigarh · 5 km away
Himachal Express 14053Daily
10:50 pm
Old Delhi
5 h 52 min
4:42 am+1
Kurali · 23 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Chandigarh.
- Direct busAbout 5 h (fastest 3½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹285 a seat.
- By road309 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadChandigarh, 5 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportChandigarh, 7 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
18°
8°
4d rain
Feb
22°
11°
3d rain
Mar
28°
15°
3d rain
Apr
34°
20°
2d rain
May
37°
24°
3d rain
Jun
37°
26°
6d rain
Jul
33°
26°
14d rain
Aug
32°
25°
15d rain
Sep
32°
24°
7d rain
Oct
31°
19°
1d rain
Nov
25°
14°
1d rain
Dec
20°
9°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Rock Garden, Sukhna and Capitol Complex
- 11:30 amSukhna Lake promenade; boating
- 1:30 pmLunch in Sector 7 or 26
- 3:00 pmCapitol Complex guided tour: Assembly, Secretariat, Open Hand Monument
- 6:30 pmEvening in Sector 17 plaza or Elante Mall
Sunday — Museums and gardens
- 9:30 amZakir Hussain Rose Garden, Sector 16
- 11:00 amGovernment Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10 (Gandhara sculpture, Pahari miniatures)
- 1:30 pmLunch at Pal Dhaba or a Sector 35 eatery
- 3:00 pmLe Corbusier Centre and Pierre Jeanneret Museum, Sector 19/5
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
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Chandigarh: questions people ask
How far is Chandigarh from Delhi?
About 309 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 5 h and the Indb Uhl Express takes 5 h 40 min to Chandigarh.
What is the best time to visit Chandigarh?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Chandigarh?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Indb Uhl Express (19307): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:20 pm and reaches Chandigarh at 5:00 am the next day (runs Thu, Fri). Chandigarh is 5 km from Chandigarh in a straight line. Also: the Himachal Express (14053) at 10:50 pm from Old Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Chandigarh?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹285 a seat, and the journey takes about 5 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Chandigarh?
Warmest in May (days around 37°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Aug, with about 15 rainy days.
Can I do Chandigarh in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Chandigarh cost?
From about ₹10,170 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Chandigarh this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.